Pennyroyal

Summary

Pennyroyal : medicinal plant with digestive, expectorant, antimicrobial, antispasmodic effect. Its internal use is through infusions and tincture, external use through dry leaves, powder and infusion.

names

Portuguese name: Pennyroyal, mint, Saint Lawrence herb, wild mint, Pennyroyal and Pennyroyal
Binomial name: Mentha pulegium L.
French name: Menthe pouliot
English name: Pennyroyal
German name: Polei- Minze
Italian name: Menta poleggio
Spanish name: Poleo

Family

Lamiaceae.

Constituents

Tannins, carvone, pulegone and menthol.

parts used

The whole plant (Leaves, stems and flowers), branches.

effects of pennyroyal

Internal use
Digestive, expectorant, antimicrobial, antispasmodic.

External use
Antiseptic and healing.

Indications

– Digestive problems, bad breath , belching, diarrhea (mainly those caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli ), flu , colds , cough and hoarseness .

External use
– Scabies (scabies) and pediculosis ( lice ), dermatoses and insect repellent

Secundary effects

It can cause liver problems and allergies.

contraindications

It should not be used by pregnant women, it can cause abortion by inducing amenorrhea (menstrual flow). It is also contraindicated for nursing mothers and children under 6 years old.

Interactions

No interactions were documented.

toxicity

Prolonged use can cause intoxication.

Preparations

Internal use
– Tea (infusion), 150mL 2 to 3 times a day

– Tincture

External use
– Dry leaf (to burn)

– Dust

– Infusion

Where does pennyroyal grow?

Pennyroyal grows in moist, alkaline soils, usually near lakes and rivers. In non-humid places, the plant grows but is very low. It requires a mild climate, very bright but without direct sunlight, light soil rich in organic matter.

It should be planted in spring or autumn.

When to harvest pennyroyal?

As we can use different parts of pennyroyal, it is possible to harvest it throughout the year.

Comments

Pennyroyal is a creeping plant with small, oval leaves that smell like mint. The word pulegium comes from the word pulex, which in Latin means flea. In the past, people used to burn pennyroyal inside houses to repel insects. Pennyroyal is a plant originating in the Mediterranean and Western Asia, widely used by the ancient Chinese for medicinal purposes, in aromatherapy, or by ancient peoples in the making of crowns for ceremonies. In addition to these ancient uses, nowadays it is also used in cooking as a spice.
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